Whining Hydro - JD 345

Tim in New York · Nov 28, 2015

I needed to use my JD 345 today to skid out a tree that I hung up in a spot that I could not get to with my farm tractors. I got several small chunks out and then got cocky and cut down another beech tree. I moved it until i ran out of downhill, then couldn't move it. But now my tranny is whining. i am afraid I really messed it up. Does anyone have any ideas what I may have damaged? How expensive to repair? It does seem to move OK.

Thanks,
Tim

Bob · Nov 28, 2015

If you are LUCKY, you MAY have just "aerated" the oil when you pulled it to it's limits and the relief opened. If that's the case, it will cure itself as the air bubbles leave the oil overnight or how ever long it takes.

Tim in New York · Nov 28, 2015

Bob - I planned to check it in the morning and see how it sounds.

Thanks,
Tim

Tim in New York · Nov 29, 2015

Bob - it was quieter today, but I think still more noise than usual. I won't use it again until next weekend, so maybe sitting longer will help it.

Tim

Juicybusa2 · Nov 29, 2015

Likely the pressure relief valve partially open.

Bob 7337 · Nov 29, 2015

Does it have a filter for trans? Not familar with John Deere. I would try and change filter and oil level.Just a thought,good luck

El Toro · Nov 30, 2015

I would change the filter and transmission fluid. I would use the JD fluid too. Hal

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